North Hampton Public Library is proud to host a number of exciting adult programming in addition to our monthly Book Clubs and ongoing programs. Read more about upcoming events below!
Looking for Youth events? Visit the Children or Teens pages!
Create your own story and unearth your talents in the layers of Earth below the library by participating in our Unearth Your Talent Coloring Contest this summer! From June 1st to August 14th, patrons are encouraged to let their imagination run wild and submit a beautiful artistic creation in one of 5 categories (ages 2-4, ages 5-7, ages 8-10, ages 11-15, and ages 15+ ) for a chance to win a $50 gift card from Water Street Bookstore! Gift cards will be awarded in each category.
Following submissions on August 14th and the hanging of the art in our Program Room, we will hold an art reception where winners will be announced, gift cards awarded, and light refreshments served! We encourage all artists and patrons to join us at the reception to enjoy the community’s art!!
Coloring Contest Dates: Monday, June 1, 2026 to Friday, August 14th, 2026
Reception Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
Reception Time: 4:30 to 6:30 PM
Reception Location: North Hampton Public Library | 239 Atlantic Avenue, North Hampton, NH 03862
Questions? Email Emily at programming.nhpl@gmail.com or Katy at youthlibrariannhpl@gmail.com
*Prizes and refreshments for this program have been generously sponsored by the Friends of North Hampton Public Library*
Discover New Hampshire’s geologic history with the Southeastern New Hampshire Mineral Club!
Join us as we take a peek at the gems and minerals below our feet here in the Granite State and learn about the Seacoast’s history from knowledgeable collectors. Ask questions, handle rocks, and learn about mineralogy and geosciences during this engaging local history presentation!
Learn more about SE-NH Mineral Club here.
Event Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Event Time: 5:30 to 6:30 PM
Event Location: North Hampton Public Library | 239 Atlantic Avenue, North Hampton, NH 03862
Questions? Please email Emily at programming.nhpl@gmail.com
*This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of North Hampton Public Library*
Calling all novice and expert crafters!
Join us each month as we tackle a unique craft, explore new techniques and mediums, and create a community of like-minded makers!
July’s craft is Handmade paper!
Event Dates:
– Tuesday, July 28th, 2026 at 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
– Wednesday, July 29th, 2026 at 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM
Event Location: Program Room | NHPL
Questions?: Email Emily at programming.nhpl@gmail.com or call her at (603) 457-7983.
*This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of North Hampton Public Library*
Are you looking to preserve your family’s history?
Sign up for a one-on-one sessions where NHPL’s staff will teach you how to digitize your photos and documents using our in-house Epson Perfection scanner. This event is free for all and will begin your journey of conserving your most treasured memories and the physical objects associated with them.
Registration required here.
Event Dates:
– Tuesday, August 11th, 2026 at 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
– Wednesday, August 12th, 2026 at 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Event Location: North Hampton Public Library | 239 Atlantic Avenue, North Hampton, NH 03862
Questions? Email Emily at programming.nhpl@gmail.com
Creating Connections, Sharing Memories.
Seacoast Memory Café is an event for individuals living with brain changes and their care partners to connect, share experiences and enjoy meaningful moments in a safe and controlled environment. This September, we will be Harvesting Connections, by meeting new friends and exploring our favorite sensory memories associated with the fall!
How is Seacoast Memory Café valuable to our community?
We offer a judgement-free and welcoming space for those living with any form of dementia or cognitive changes to enjoy the company of others.
What can we expect from the Seacoast Memory Café?
Guided by a trained dementia specialist, we will enjoy meaningful social time, engaging activities, and tasty treats.
Event Date: Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026
Event Time: 2:00 to 3:00 PM
Event Location: North Hampton Public Library | 239 Atlantic Avenue, North Hampton, NH 03862
Questions? Please email Emily at programming.nhpl@gmail.com for library logistics and Deb Kroner at debkroner@monarchcarepartners.com for event content.
Join us for a Genealogy Club Special Event!
Presented by the New Hampshire Society of Genealogists, this engaging program uses a dramatic 1788 tavern killing in New Durham to show how genealogists uncover the stories from the past. Through newspapers, court records, military records, petitions, and other original sources, the lecture follows the intertwined lives of three Revolutionary War veterans and reveals how family history research can illuminate the people, events, and communities of New Hampshire’s past.
Learn more about the New Hampshire Society of Genealogists here!
Event Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026
Event Time: 6:00 to 7:00 PM
Event Location: North Hampton Public Library | 239 Atlantic Avenue, North Hampton, NH 03862
Speaker Bio: Robert Cameron Weir is a genealogical researcher, educator, and author who lives in Dover, New Hampshire. He specializes in hard problems related to New England genealogy, from 1620 to the present. He is a member of the Association for Professional Genealogy and is Vice President and Publications Director of the New Hampshire Society of Genealogists.
Questions? Please email Emily at programming.nhpl@gmail.com.
Sit! Stay! Learn!
Join local author and dog trainer Jill Keaton for an afternoon of pet behavior basics. Gain new knowledge abut obedience training, managing anxiety, and improving the overall health and wellness of favorite canine companions! This program, while all about our furry friends, is for humans only.
For more information about Jill and her training background, click here. Her two books are also available for checkout at NHPL.
Event Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Event Time: 12:00 to 1:00 PM
Event Location: North Hampton Public Library | 239 Atlantic Avenue, North Hampton, NH 03862
Questions? Please email Emily at programming.nhpl@gmail.com with any questions about library logistics and email Jill at jill@thesocialcanine.com with any questions about lecture content.